A comparative analysis of deep learning and hybrid iterative reconstruction algorithms with contrast-enhancement-boost post-processing on the image quality of indirect computed tomography venography of the lower extremities.

Journal: BMC medical imaging
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine whether there is a significant difference in image quality between the deep learning reconstruction (DLR [AiCE, Advanced Intelligent Clear-IQ Engine]) and hybrid iterative reconstruction (HIR [AIDR 3D, adaptive iterative dose reduction three dimensional]) algorithms on the conventional enhanced and CE-boost (contrast-enhancement-boost) images of indirect computed tomography venography (CTV) of lower extremities.

Authors

  • Huayang Du
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Xin Sui
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Ruijie Zhao
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Jiaru Wang
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shuaifuyuan No. 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Ying Ming
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CAMS & PUMC), No.1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Sirong Piao
    Department of Radiology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, 12 Wulumuqi Middle Road, Shanghai, 200000, China.
  • Jinhua Wang
    Department of Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Service, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, P. R., China.
  • Zhuangfei Ma
    Canon Medical System (China), No. 10, Jiuxianqiao North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100024, China.
  • Yun Wang
    Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100050, People's Republic of China.
  • Lan Song
    Department of Radiology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan Wangfujing Dongcheng District, Beijing, 100730, China.
  • Wei Song
    School of Pharmaceutical Science, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, Jiangsu, China.